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Frankford Farmers Market

by Terry Heiser
Chair, Administrative Council
Frankford Memorial United Methodist Church

In it’s 3rd season, how did it happen?

In 2017, By Grace Alone Christian Reformed Church of Frankford arranged for America’s Grow A Row of Pittstown, NJ (AGAR) to supply farm fresh fruit and vegetables for distribution at Frankford Memorial United Methodist Church  to qualified recipients on Saturday mornings during the harvest season (late July to early November).

As you see, neighbors come prepared for shopping.

In 2018, an average of 16 volunteers and 2 drivers served produce to an average of 49 clients representing an average of 312 people, including themselves.  This year, the program resumed on Saturday, July 27, at Frankford Memorial.

Kelly and Sheldon Crosbie, (R) Frankford Farmers’ Market Coordinator on a recent Saturday.

Volunteers plant and harvest the produce at AGAR.  Volunteers transport the produce from AGAR to Frankford Memorial (4-hour round trip).  Volunteers from By Grace Alone and Frankford Memorial give the produce to the clients.  In addition, donated clothing and household items are available.

Kelly and Maryanne are ready with the tomatoes and peaches

The Frankford Farmers Market is a great example of people coming together to help others in need – all without any government involvement.  If you would like to volunteer to help out with the program, call Pat at 215-288-9800.
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Frankford NAC Zoning Meeting August 8th

The Frankford NAC zoning meeting will hear 3 cases at the meeting on August 8th at 7 PM at Second Baptist church, 1801 Meadow Street.

1619 Wakeling Street – PERMIT FOR CHANGING FROM A SINGLE FAMILY TO A TWO FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITHIN AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED BUILDING – They came to us a few months ago. We approved it but when they were scheduled to go in front of the ZBA they didn’t show so the ZBA dismissed their case. They reapplied. Variance for a duplex.

1619 Wakeling Street

1704-06 Foulkrod Street – PERMIT FOR THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING (MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING) IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. – Is seeking a variance for a three family dwelling. Looked back into old L&I records. Back in 1962 it was approved for  retail and wholesale of soft pretzels on the 1st floor and a single family dwelling on the second.

1704-06 Foulkrod Street

5364 Jackson Street – PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) MONUMENT SIGNS, FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO FLATWALL (CANOPY SIGNS) , FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO FLATWALL SIGNS(BUILDING NUMBER) ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING 144 SENIOR HOUSING UNITS WITH ACCESSORY COMMUNITY ROOM, KITCHEN ,STORAGE AND SENIOR ROOM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES ALL FOR USE BY RESIDENTS ONLY WITH INTERIOR ACCESSORY BELOW GRADE PARKING FOR TWENTY FOUR(24) VEHICLES INCLUDING TWO(2) ADA SPACES.(SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION) – St Bart’s is seeking a variance for the erection of two monument signs and two flat wall signs.

5364 Jackson Street

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Northwood’s 1st Food Truck Festival

Saturday, August 17th, from 11 AM to 8 PM at Northwood Park, 4700 Northwood Street, we will have all kinds of free activities for all ages.

Come prepared to eat, eat and more eating. Get your face painted or paint a portrait. Bring your loved ones and friends, meet us at Northwood Park for a fun filled day of all kinds of activities.

 

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Medical Marijuana Information Session

SENATOR TARTAGLIONE, REPRESENTATIVE CRUZ WELCOME
COMMUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT MEDICAL MARIJUANA PROGRAM

On Tuesday, July 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the state legislators will host an information
session where constituents can learn how to obtain a medical marijuana ID card.

State Senator Christine M. Tartaglione and State Representative Angel
Cruz will host a Medical Marijuana Information Session at the senator’s district office on Tuesday, June
30, when members of the community are invited to learn about Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana
program and how to register. This is an open house format. News media coverage is encouraged.